MIT has developed a living wage calculator that will estimate the cost of living in your community or region based on typical expenses. The tool helps individuals and communities determines a local wage rate that allows residents to meet minimum standards of living. Click here to view the calculator.

On August 31, 2016, the Texas Supreme Court released the final edits to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure as well as the final version of their proposed Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs. Justice courts now must make this form available to all litigants, without charge or the necessity of a request. Justice courts must use this form, or a form that has all of the information contained in it. Click here for the form.